Clinton woman pleads guilty to Beloit hit-and-run, sentenced to prison
Attorneys hope prison time will help a Clinton woman with her addiction issues that led to a hit-and-run that caused serious injuries. 34-year-old Ann Zimdars pleaded guilty Thursday to hit and run involving great bodily harm, and
Janesville man faces 5th OWI charge
A 55-year-old Janesville man is accused of fleeing from police and driving with a revoked license after being arrested on a 5th Offense Operating While Intoxicated Charge. A criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court this week
Fundraising disparities emerging in local state assembly races
Candidates running for area state assembly seats report a wide range of fundraising totals so far. The Wisconsin Elections Commission required all candidates to submit campaign financing reports, which covered all money received and spent between January
Rock County to require masks in all county-run facilities
Anyone entering Rock County government facilities will be required to wear a face mask starting Monday. Rock County Administrator Josh Smith made the announcement Thursday, citing an increase in positive COVID-19 test results. He emphasized the “increasing
Crash victim named
The 44-year-old Darien man, killed in a traffic crash Monday night on I43 in the Town of Turtle, has been identified. The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department says Karl D. Wolf died of injuries in the crash.
No way to prevent paper mill shutdown, says Wisconsin Rapids mayor
Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser says at this time there appears to be no solution for saving the Verso paper mill “Right now the mill is going to be idled at the end of July, that we
Be sure to check in with your elderly family and friends, says UW-Health
You can help do your part to keep your elderly family and friends healthy during the pandemic by checking up on them. UW-Health geriatrics clinic director Dr. Alexis Eastman says this is partially just a reminder to
Camp Randall renovation put on hold
Renovation of the south end zone seating area inside Camp Randall Stadium is being put on hold temporarily. The project was due to begin at the conclusion of the 2020 football season and open by the start
Burnes makes statement in battle to make starting rotation
Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes is trying to land a spot in the Brewers starting rotation and his performance on Wednesday night moved him in that direction. Burnes retired all 12 batters he faced, striking out seven,
UW making a statement with uniform logo
Wisconsin student-athletes will be showing their solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities on campus when Badger sports teams return to action. UW Athletics uniforms will include a university crest logo with a black “W,” a show